Will Patton
ActingAbout Will Patton
William Rankin Patton (born June 14, 1954) is an American actor and audiobook narrator. He starred as Colonel Dan Weaver in the TNT science fiction series Falling Skies. He also appeared in the films Remember the Titans, Armageddon, Gone in 60 Seconds and The Punisher. He appeared opposite Kevin Costner in two films: No Way Out (1987) and The Postman (1997). He won two Obie Awards for best actor in Sam Shepard's play Fool for Love and the Public Theater production of What Did He See?.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Will Patton reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Will Patton's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Will Patton remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Remember the Titans, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Will Patton Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Will Patton's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Will Patton.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Train Dreams | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 | Owen Kittredge | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Janet Planet | Wayne | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Halloween Ends | Frank | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Halloween Kills | Officer Hawkins | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Forever Purge | Caleb Tucker | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Minari | Paul | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Sweet Thing | Adam | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Halloween | Officer Hawkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | An Actor Prepares | Wisdom | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Boarding School | Dr. Sherman | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Megan Leavey | Jim | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | American Honey | Back Seat Cowboy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The November Man | Perry Weinstein | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Girl | Tommy | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Meek's Cutoff | Soloman Tetherow | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Princess Kaiulani | Sanford B. Dole | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Brooklyn's Finest | Lt. Bill Hobarts | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Fourth Kind | Sheriff August | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Canyon | Henry | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Wendy and Lucy | Mechanic | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | American Violet | Sam Conroy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | A Mighty Heart | Randall Bennett | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Family Sins | Philip Rothman | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Punisher | Quentin Glass | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Mothman Prophecies | Gordon Smallwood | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Remember the Titans | Coach Bill Yoast | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Jesus' Son | John Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Gone in Sixty Seconds | Atley Jackson | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Entrapment | Hector Cruz | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Armageddon | Chick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Postman | Bethlehem | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Inventing the Abbotts | Lloyd Abbott | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Spitfire Grill | Nahum Goddard | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Fled | Gibson | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Copycat | Nicoletti | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Puppet Masters | Dr. Lawrence Graves | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Client | Sergeant Hardy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Romeo Is Bleeding | Martie | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | A Child Lost Forever: The Jerry Sherwood Story | Frank Maxwell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | In the Soup | Skippy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Rapture | Deputy Foster | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | A Shock to the System | Lt. Laker | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | No Way Out | Scott Pritchard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | A Gathering of Old Men | Lou Dimes | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | After Hours | Horst | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Desperately Seeking Susan | Wayne Nolan | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Beniker Gang | Forest Ranger | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Silkwood | Joe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Kent State | Peter | Average | Similar → |
Will Patton - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Will Patton?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Will Patton is "Remember the Titans" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Will Patton acted in?
Will Patton has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Will Patton?
Other notable films include "After Hours", "Megan Leavey", and "Minari".